R.J. Barrett

Page updated as of 4/9/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 205
College: Duke
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 6/14/2000

2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 3
Projected Draft Range: Top 5
2019 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 3 by the New York Knicks

Pros:

Very good scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent shooter, especially off the catch
Tremendous free throw generator
Adequate playmaker
Good rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Gifted athlete

Cons:

Streaky shooter
Only an average free throw shooter
Prone to taking questionable shots
Can be too scoring focused
Can be a bit turnover prone
Can play too wildly on offense
Can gamble too much defensively

Summary:

R.J. Barrett is a very talented scoring wing player that can really put the ball in the hoop, as he scored 26 points in a superb performance he had in the 2018 High School McDonald’s All-American game.

Though he has occasionally struggled with shot selection issues, he is a vastly athletic, skilled scorer that could be a likely top 3 pick in the 2019 draft, and he could end up being a very good player in the NBA.

Links:

DraftSite.com Profile

Games Scouted:

3/28/18 2018 McDonald’s All-American Game

11/6/18 Duke vs. Kentucky

11/19/18 Duke vs. San Diego State

11/21/18 Duke vs. Gonzaga

11/27/18 Duke vs. Indiana